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That’s a harsh way to learn the lesson but I suspect almost everyone has had the opportunity to learn it. The question is, do we learn it?

I was inspired to write this post by a few owners I know of locally who are banging their heads against the same wall over and over again, not learning the lesson. It troubles and saddens me to see people threatening their own future livelihood in that way. It might give you the feeling of being surrounded by friends now, but when the ship sinks you can be sure you’ll go down alone.

Reason enough to leave “too nice” outside of the workday world.

Regards,

Kelly

It has also led me into non-paying jobs for friends, like Friar. At the time, I just felt I couldn’t ask for reimbursement without threatening the friendship. I’ve definitely learned my lesson

@Friar, Congrats!!

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Angie,

Isn’t it the truth! The boss who I had to keep reminding who was the boss? I’m no angel. I found myself worrying less and less about hustling for her, while still trying to help her see what she was doing. I’d already been in management positions and I was shocked at how she constantly offered disincentives—even worse shocked that they worked on me.

Until later,

Kelly

That was very wise of you, Brett. dancing down the center line in your toe shoes would have been another choice…:)

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Friar’s lame-assed friend went home because the “black ‘n whites” are out in force tonight, and he was too lazy to walk home – so hitting his limit, he decided to git while the gittin’ was good…

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-Brett

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Yippee!! That is so cool. Congratulations!

(Aren’t you supposed to be out drinking right now?)

And what am I doing up?

G’night, Friar.

Later,

Kelly

@Janice

I’m still trying to figure out how to deal with commission work. I’m starting to rapidly discover that I don’t like it. As soon as I start painting or drawing something based on what someone ELSE wants…it becomes WORK and it loses all spontaneity and fun.

I don’t need the money that badly (art is not my day job), so I think in the future I might pass on commissions (but if anyone wants to buy any of the work I already have, they’re most welcome to do so).

That being said, I just sold my FIRST painting in a local gallery last week. (All my other sales to date have been private, based on word-of-mouth). HOORAY!

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My daughter and I loved it. My niece and nephew got completely tangled in the French accents and hated the film, which made for a lot of wiggling and complaining while we were all at the theatre together. *sigh* I should rent it so we can see it again without the wigglers.

Urbane Lion,

LOL!

Transparency, big picture, respect. All very true. It’s when you go past respect, to the “nice” zone, that things get messy. You think you’re avoiding stepping on people’s toes, but you’re really eroding their respect for you.

So nice to see you here. Welcome to MCE!

Regards,

Kelly